Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform at Parafin

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong background in data infrastructure, pipelines, and distributed systems. Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with hands-on Spark development experience. Expertise with modern cloud data stacks such as AWS (S3, RDS), Databricks, and Airflow, and lakehouse architectures is essential. Familiarity with foundational data-infrastructure technologies like Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, Delta Lake/Iceberg, and distributed query engines like Trino/Presto is expected. Experience with AWS infrastructure using Terraform is a bonus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design and build scalable data pipelines and lakehouse infrastructure using PySpark, Databricks, and Airflow on AWS. They will improve the data platform development experience by creating abstractions, self-service tooling, and documentation. Responsibilities include owning and maintaining core data pipelines and models, managing Data & ML platform infrastructure using Terraform, and leading projects to enhance data quality, testing, observability, and cost efficiency. The role also involves collaborating with backend engineers and data scientists to design performant data models and sharing best practices with other engineers.

Skills

PySpark

Databricks

Airflow

AWS

Data Pipelines

Lakehouse Infrastructure

Scalability

Data Engineering

Parafin

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

About Parafin

Parafin provides a financing solution designed for online platforms and their merchant partners. The service allows these platforms to offer financing under their own brand, which helps them generate revenue and build loyalty with their merchants. Parafin's offerings include underwriting, funding, go-to-market strategies, servicing, compliance, and customer support. The financing is based on the sales history of the merchants, with no interest, late fees, or credit checks involved. Payments are automated and adjust according to sales, with funds available in as little as one business day. Parafin has partnered with major platforms like Amazon, MindBody, and DoorDash to facilitate quick and flexible financing for various business needs, such as opening new locations or upgrading equipment. The goal of Parafin is to support the growth of businesses by providing accessible financing options that also contribute to the revenue growth of the platforms they partner with.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$184.8MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Health, dental, & vision

401k plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Daily lunches

Risks

Increased competition in embedded financial services could erode Parafin's market share.

Rapid technological changes may require continuous investment, straining Parafin's resources.

Economic downturns could impact demand for Parafin's services among small businesses.

Differentiation

Parafin offers a full-stack embedded financial infrastructure for small businesses.

The company partners with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash for financing solutions.

Parafin's model includes underwriting, funding, and compliance, creating a seamless experience.

Upsides

Parafin raised $100M in Series C, boosting its valuation to $750M.

The company has grown volumes by 400% since its Series B in 2022.

Increased demand for embedded finance solutions enhances user engagement and retention.

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